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New Mexico accused of violating 'free exercise' of religion (WorldNetDaily)
The state of New Mexico is being accused of violating the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of "free exercise" of religion because of a ruling that a Christian husband-and-wife photography team must pay a $6,600 penalty for refusing to shoot pictures at a same-sex "commitment" ceremony.
Religion factor in picking Tall Ferns team (Stuff)
Religion will be among the factors in the selection of the Tall Ferns women's basketball team this weekend in Christchurch for the Olympics.
Religion today (AP via Yahoo! News)
It's a wonder vacation Bible school made it out of the 1960s.
Religion Briefs (Whittier Daily News)
Shabbat service under the stars DOWNEY - Temple Ner Tamid will host Shabbat Pinchas Services on July 18.
Religion briefs for June 28 (Rapid City Journal)
Service and seminar Unity of the Black Hills Roadside Chapel, 10112 Walnut St. in Piedmont, invites the public to its service and seminar beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 29. Guest minister, the Rev. Jim Rosemergy will present a message on “The Unity That I Love,” followed by a seminar titled “Unmasking Spirit.” The seminar will begin at about 11:30 a.m.
Religion and violence (The Manila Times)
Can faith and religion combat violence in a world where religion has been ill-used as the banner for armed conflict? If yes, how? When governments are embroiled in war, what can civil society and faith based organizations do for peace?
Religion briefs for June 21 (Rapid City Journal)
Liturgy of Thanksgiving Sister Elaine Herold and Sister Karen Rolene will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their religious professions at a 1:30 p.m. Liturgy of Thanksgiving on Sunday, July 20, at their motherhouse in Omaha, Neb. Both women served in the Rapid City Diocese.
Six-month suspended terms for Algerian Christians: church (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Two Algerian Christian converts accused of trying to sway Muslims away from their religion were given reduced six-month suspended sentences Thursday, a Protestant leader said.
Keep religion out of presidential politics (The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles)
Since last summer, when I volunteered for a Barack Obama event, I have received many nonsensical e-mails and heard many nonsensical arguments -- from friends and family as well as on TV -- about Sen. Obama's lack of allegiance to the United States of America.
Hatred of religion points to deeper problem July 3, 2008 (Wilson County News)
(Re: “Pro-Christianity counter-arguments are flawed,” Letters, June 18) – Mr. Uribe, I hope you can find it within yourself to one day forgive whomever it was that created the hatred you have for everything religious. For your sake, I hope you seek professional help, and do it soon.